US Bridges

US 167/INDEPEN. CO over Creek

Fair

Independence County, Arkansas · 0.5 MI S Jt SH 14 & US167 · Structure no. 0000000000M2188

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 167/INDEPEN. CO over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 167/INDEPEN. CO over Creek in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,842 by 2028. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long.

Location

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CarriesUS 167/INDEPEN. CO
CrossesCreek
Location0.5 MI S Jt SH 14 & US167
RouteU.S. Route 167
CountyIndependence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.73141, -91.63796
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2018)
Projected traffic15,842 by 2028
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 167/INDEPEN. CO over Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 167/INDEPEN. CO over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does US 167/INDEPEN. CO over Creek carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 167/INDEPEN. CO over Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns US 167/INDEPEN. CO over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.